Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Monica Bliss

Monica Bliss grew up in the Berkshires and now lives in New Lebanon, N.Y. with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. She spends her time singing, acting, directing, writing, cooking, baking, and working towards social change.

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BITS & BYTES: TapRoot Sessions presents Richard Smith; Jared Gelormino at His Daughter Paloma; Xtina Parks at MASS MoCA; Disaster show at Private Public...

Richard Smith won the 1999 AFG Golden Thumbpick Award, 2001 National Finger­style Guitar Champion, 2008 Thumbpicker of the Year, and in 2009, was inducted into the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame.

BITS & BYTES: Complexions at the Pillow; Ilana Glazer at MASS MoCA; Brewing festival at NRM; Patti Hartigan at Shakespeare and Company; Adam Shatz...

Complexion Contemporary Ballet’s foremost mission is to create dance that removes boundaries, continually evolving to reflect the movement of the world – and all its cultures – as part of an interconnected whole. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Timberlyn Heights rated “deficiency-free”; Town of GB promotes Carmen Morales; BAV welcomes Patrick Grego; Berkshire Bank Foundation awards $845,000; Susan Hawkes at...

According to Massachusetts Senior Care Association, less than 5% of facilities in Massachusetts earned a “deficiency-free” designation during the most recent year.

BITS & BYTES: Brooklyn circus at North Plain Farm; Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Mahaiwe; Loy A. Webb’s ‘The Light’ at Chester Theatre Company;...

They invite you to immerse yourselves in the magic of “Stars Above” and create unforgettable memories this summer.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Greylock announces VP; Miss Hall’s School names deans; Berkshire Bank welcomes VP; $35K Dewey Hall grant; $3M Wahconah Park grant; BCC massage...

“His (Khan) values strongly align with Greylock and he brings a track record of high performance and strong leadership. We are excited to have him on the team.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire Regional Planning Commission promotions; Berkshire Opera Festival promotion; MWHT Public Media welcomes new vice president; Pittsfield Co-cop names new executive; Salisbury...

“Our team has been strengthened by the addition of talented, dedicated, and innovative staff such as Marie, Seth, and Jaymie. We are proud to include them among the rising leadership of the Commission staff. Laura’s strong skills and networking abilities will continue to advance BRPC in her new leadership role.”

BITS & BYTES: ‘Breaking the Mold’ at Berkshire Opera Festival; Abortion conversation at The Bookstore; ‘Touch the Exhibit’ at MASS MoCA; ‘Pop-Up Play’ at...

“Natura il fece, e poi roppe la stampa.”  (“Nature made him, and then broke the mold.”) — Ludovico Ariosto, Orlando Furioso

BITS & BYTES: La Banda Morisca at PS21; WTF’s ‘Fridays@3’ readings return; New musical at Ancram Opera House; WordXWord at the Mount; Stephen Vladeck...

From New York to Samarkand, La Banda Morisca has dazzled audiences becoming a formidable ensemble with a vast reach in global music.

BITS & BYTES: CATA’s annual art show; ‘hollow roots’ at WAM; “Blues for an Alabama Sky” at Barrington Stage; Susie Ibarra at PS21; Knosh...

This annual exhibition is the culmination of hundreds of visual arts workshops that CATA holds throughout the year for teens, adults, and elders with disabilities across Berkshire and Columbia Counties.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Part Two: Miss Hall’s School announces Pickett winners; BART’s presents book awards; BCC’s dean’s list; BCC awards phlebotomy grads BCC pins Practical...

The awards are named in memory of Mansfield E. (Peter) Pickett, who was a longtime teacher at the former Lenox School and at Miss Hall's School.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Part One: KB Accounting offers QuickBooks webinar; New leadership at Berkshire Music School; New Vice President at Berkshire Bank; New Vice President...

This will make it easier for the business owner to keep track of where their organization is with their income and expenses at any point.
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